Life is often
a challenge and there are times when we are nudged out of our nest to
experience “the adventure of living”.
Sometimes this can be uncomfortable but ultimately it is life’s
challenges and adventures which develop us into stronger, better, capable, more
confident and happy beings.
“The vast majority of us are content to
settle for the accustomed rather than the adventurous. We take the little and lose the big. God has designed us for creative living,
creative thinking and creative venture.
We are only truly fulfilled when we live, think and act creatively.”
Many of us
want to stay safe and secure, and finish up doing nothing and going
nowhere. Pushing a few doors, being a
little adventurous, embracing a challenge and using our inner potential brings
a great sense of fulfilment. Too many of
us are discontent with our lives but don’t do anything about it. Why not spice up that relationship, liven up
that job, book that holiday or redecorate that house!
A turtle doesn’t get anywhere unless he
sticks his neck out!
In Canada
there is a dirt road leading off the main highway which has a sign on it
reading “Choose your rut – you will be in it for the next 20 miles." Some people have already chosen their “rut”
by 40 and stay in it for the next 20 years - sadly they may be missing out on
the best 20 years of their life!
Too many of us
are asleep while the world is awake.
“You don’t grow old; you get old by not
growing.”
Look for those
precious gifts which we all have within ourselves – the ability to make others
smile, a helping hand, a word of encouragement, a listening ear, and support in
times of need. Each one of us has
something hidden within us which we can use for the benefit of others and
ultimately ourselves. Seek and ye shall
find.
“It is a universal truth that the most
valuable treasures are hidden from clear view.
The pearl is hidden within the oyster.
The diamond is buried deep within the earth. The gold nugget is concealed in the heart of
a great mountain.”
So what are
you waiting for? Get out there and live –
renew your strength and soar on wings like eagles…..
Isaiah 40:31
(Excerpts taken from The Divine Eagle by
Selwyn Hughes)
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